Musical Elements

What does the term "pitch" specifically refer to in music?

• The speed of the melody
• The loudness of a note
• The highness or lowness of a sound
• The quality of a sound

What is "tempo" in music?

• The volume level at which music is played
• The pattern of beats in a piece of music
• The speed or pace of the given piece
• The combination of different sounds

"Dynamics" in music refer to what?

• The structure of a musical composition
• The highness or lowness of notes
• The clarity of musical texture
• The volume or intensity of sounds

How is "texture" in music best described?

• The speed at which a piece is played
• The way different musical sounds are combined
• The repetition of rhythmic patterns
• The use of silence in a composition

What does "harmony" specifically refer to in music?

• A single melody line without accompaniment
• The background rhythm of a song
• The combination of chords and the structure built from those chords
• The pace at which music moves

"Tonality" in music refers to what?

• The loudness or softness of a musical piece
• The overall key of a piece, based on a scale and a central note
• The texture of the musical composition
• The use of silence between notes

What is "rhythm" in music?

• The color or quality of sound
• The sequence of notes and rests over time
• The volume changes within a piece
• The harmony between different instruments

How is "silence" used in music?

• To increase the volume of a piece
• As a break or pause to create contrast or suspense
• To speed up the rhythm
• To change the key of the music

"Sonority" in music is best described as what?

• The speed at which notes are played
• The structure of a musical composition
• The quality or texture of a sound
• The pattern of beats and rests

What role does "harmony" play in a musical piece?

• It dictates the tempo of the music
• It creates a background for the melody by using chords
• It determines the volume of the piece
• It outlines the rhythm of the music